Panasonic DMCG5KK, F0612MC0 Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function, Touch Touch ×

Basic

Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function

Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically.

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Touch [ ].

Touch [ × ].

• Icon will change to [], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.

3 Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.

•AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF mode is displayed at the position you touch, and

picture is taken when it is focused when the AF mode is set to [š], [ ], [ ] or [Ø].

•The position you touched is enlarged and picture is taken when it is focused when the AF

mode is set to [ ]. (Cannot be set at the edge of the screen)

•If the histogram is displayed on top of the subject you want to touch, touch the subject after first moving the histogram by dragging it (P13).

∫To cancel the Touch Shutter function

Touch [].

Note

•If [Focus Priority] is [ON], when the [Focus Mode] is set to [AFS] and the Touch Shutter fails, if the AF area briefly turns red and disappears, this signifies that the picture cannot be taken under the current conditions.

When set to [AFF] or [AFC], the picture will not be taken if the focus indication is flashing green, but if the subject comes into focus while you are touching the screen, the picture will be taken.

•Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [Metering Mode] (P151) is

set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched location.

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